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Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy draws strong praise from Adam Thielen ahead of training camp

Although they have taken different paths, former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen still has clear thoughts about his former team, especially young quarterback J.J.

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Vikings Urged to Trade for Former Super Bowl QB to Join J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings are all-in on J.J. McCarthy, opting to decline signing a veteran quarterback to back up the 22-year-old quarterback entering his first season as a starter.

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The 'NFL AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60,000 passing yard club,' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The '2025 NFL Pro Bowl starters' quiz

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Sends NFL Urgent Message: 'My Only Chance'

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson may go down as one of the greatest humans to ever play the game of football -- but there is still one achievement that remains elusive to the 26-year-old.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 17

Demoted but Battling, Vikings Skill Player Looking to Prove He Belongs on 53-Man Roster

For a little while, Ty Chandler looked like one of the lonely bright spots from the 2022 NFL Draft. The Vikings skill player isn’t lacking in speed. On the contrary, he can quickly turn on the jets, blowing past defenders as he gobbles up yards in a hurry.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / July 17

Vikings Links: 3 Days Until Training Camp!

Are you pumped for the season yet? 3 days to go! The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 training camp will begin with rookies and quarterbacks reporting on July 20th, followed by the rest of the team on July 22nd.

Jordan Addison News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

Vikings WR Jordan Addison Takes Plea Deal In DUI Case

Vikings WR Jordan Addison was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving over the legal blood alcohol limit from an incident last

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / July 17

Minnesota Vikings All Quarter Century Team: Edge Player No. 1

The Vikings have had some elite talent rushing the passer this century. Which ones will make the cut on our Quarter Century Team? The Vikings have had a long history of elite and productive pass rushers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 17

Everson Griffin denies 'unruly' allegation after Delta flight turns back to Chicago

The "unruly" passenger that prompted a Delta flight from Chicago to Minneapolis to turn around shortly after takeoff on Wednesday was allegedly former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen.

Minnesota Vikings News / CBSSports.com / July 17

How Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is mentoring QB J.J. McCarthy to be 'as confident as I am' in 2025

McCarthy is set to begin his first season as the Vikings starting quarterback

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Ranking Every Minnesota Vikings Player: Multiple UDFAs with legitimate chance to make the roster highlight Nos. 60-56

The Minnesota Vikings are in a really good spot as they are set to begin training camp next week. The roster is in great shape going into the 2025 season thanks to the work of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / July 16

NFL Star Removed From Flight Due To 'Unruly Behavior'

A four-time Pro Bowler was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight this Wednesday for reportedly causing a mid-flight disturbance. According to TMZ, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was accused of "creating a scene" just minutes after his flight took off.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 16

Buzz continues to grow around Vikings newcomer at key position group

The Vikings' first move of free agency this year was to sign former Eagles and Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to a two-year, $11 million deal. It was a move that generated relatively little national attention and was quickly overshadowed by Minnesota signing big-name players like Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson seriously eyeing Olympic flag football gold

Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has never been shy about dreaming big. Now, with the NFL greenlighting player participation In flag football for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Jefferson is daring to dream even bigger, winning a gold medal for Team USA.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 13